Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Firecracker Flower
In German
Pekannuss
Kracher-Blume
In French
Pacanier
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
flor petardo
In Greek
Pecan
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
flor foguete
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Pecan
flos Firecracker
Order
Juglandales
Lamiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Pecan and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Pecan and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Pecan and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Pecan and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pecan and Firecracker Flower
Care of Pecan and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.